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 =======Converting MP3 to DAISY with Converter Plus======= =======Converting MP3 to DAISY with Converter Plus=======
  
-<note important>under construction</note>+<note important>From May to March 2024 we will be using a different workflow. Please see [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:simple_workflow|Simplified Workflow]] for more information.</note>
  
 This page is the instructions for how to use Converter Plus (formally NAC). As this is an ongoing project, this page is subject to updates as we improve the application and workflow. This page is the instructions for how to use Converter Plus (formally NAC). As this is an ongoing project, this page is subject to updates as we improve the application and workflow.
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 The purpose of Converter Plus is to perform a rapid DAISY conversion, requiring as little human intervention as possible. Moreover, all required interaction takes place in one simple phase, so operators need not return to the computer to complete a conversion. The interface is clean and simple, so is entirely accessible to screen readers. Independent of any particular device or platform, a conversion can be requested from virtually any web-capable device anywhere in the world. Finally, because the original audio files are not modified, the quality of the input tracks is not affected by a conversion. The purpose of Converter Plus is to perform a rapid DAISY conversion, requiring as little human intervention as possible. Moreover, all required interaction takes place in one simple phase, so operators need not return to the computer to complete a conversion. The interface is clean and simple, so is entirely accessible to screen readers. Independent of any particular device or platform, a conversion can be requested from virtually any web-capable device anywhere in the world. Finally, because the original audio files are not modified, the quality of the input tracks is not affected by a conversion.
  
-  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:audiobook-glossary|Audiobook Glossary: Common Terms Used in Audiobooks]] +The following are some links on general information:
-  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:report-tracker|Reporting Bugs and User Feedback]] +
-  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:handtorachel|'Hand to Rachel' function for file issues]] +
-  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:qanda|Q&A]]+
  
 +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:shortkey-glossary|Access Keys Glossary]]: List of Keyboard Short Cuts for using COP with a Screenreader
 +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:audiobook-glossary|Audiobook Glossary]]: Common Terms Used in Audiobooks
 +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:batch-mode|Batch Mode: Uploading and Exporting in Batches]]
 +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:profile-settings|Change Account Settings]]
 +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:handtorachel|'Hand to Rachel']]: use when you have file issues or questions about specific file
 +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:communication-workflow|Communication and Project Workflow]]: Project and Communication Outline for COP Team (not for PA's)
 +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:report-tracker|Report Tracker for Converter Plus]]: To file any error reports.
 +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:cop-workflow|Workflow Checklist]]: Basic order of workflow for creating an DAISY Audio book in COP
 +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:qanda|Q&A]]
  
 =======Getting Started====== =======Getting Started======
 +
 +Now to dive into using Converter Plus! Converter Plus (COP) works best for Chrome and the newest version of Edge.
  
 First, you will need to navigate to the Converter in your web browser. First, you will need to navigate to the Converter in your web browser.
  
-  - Navigate to ''nac.proisle.com''+  - Navigate to ''http://nnels.simonj.me/''
   - Enter the username ''Your First Name''   - Enter the username ''Your First Name''
   - Select ''Login''   - Select ''Login''
  
-You are now in your profile for Converter plus. On this page, you can choose to either ''Add a Book'' or open a current project in the dropdown menu labeled ''Project''.+You are now in your profile for Converter plus. On this page, you can choose to either
 +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:adding-new-book|Add a New Book]] or 
 +  * open a current project in the dropdown menu labeled ''Project''
  
-  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:adding-new-book|Adding a New Book]] +<note tip>Go to [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:cop-workflow|Converter Plus Workflow Checklist]] to find an ordered list of most of the tasks for converting an MP3 to DAISY Audio</note>
-  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:import-project|Import Project]] +
-  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:sideload-book|Sideload a Book]] +
-  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:upload-book|Upload a Book]]+
  
-=======Renaming and Reordering Tracks======+<note>For Production Assistants, instructions on where to find your files will be in the RT ticket. All MP3 to DAISY conversion titles will be in the ''NNELS DAISY Conversions'' queue in RT. If in doubt, please contact the Production Coordinator.</note> 
 + 
 +=======After You Uploaded a Book: Project Page======
  
 Now that you have your book uploaded you can start making any necessary changes. Now that you have your book uploaded you can start making any necessary changes.
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   * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:set-play-order|Set Play Order]]   * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:set-play-order|Set Play Order]]
 +     * This is where you build the DAISY structure for the Audiobook
   * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:tag-elements|Tag Elements]]   * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:tag-elements|Tag Elements]]
 +     * Upon request, we can add additional tags to titles for a richer reading experience.
   * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:export project|Export the Project (Pass to QA)]]   * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:export project|Export the Project (Pass to QA)]]
-  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:hand-to-rachel|Hand to Rachel]] +     * After you complete every project, you need to export the title and then pass it to Quality Assurance. This option does not appear until after you finish your title and save the Metadata 
-  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:change-settings|Change Project Settings]] +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:download|Download Accessible Version]] 
-  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:remove-project|Remove the Project]]+     * This option appears after you export. Multiple versions of a project can be downloaded. 
 +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:passing_to_qa|Pass to QA]] 
 +     * Only appears after you export the project. We pass all titles to QA to go through Quality Assurance. This ensures any mistakes are caught and revised before publication 
 +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:handtorachel|Hand to Rachel]] 
 +     * Use this feature for any file issues or questions specific to that project. 
 +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:change_project_settings|Change Project Settings]] 
 +     * You have the option to change setting on a project, but will rarely need to do so. 
 +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:remove_project|Remove the Project]] 
 +     * You can remove a project from your profile, but only do so upon request. ''Remove the Project'' deletes it from the server.
  
-=======Batch Mode====== 
  
-If you are working on multiple titles you can use batch mode to upload titles or export titles in batches. This feature has been created to save time, especially if you are working on a remediation project. +=======Quality Assurance Workflow======
- +
-On the welcome screen, for your profile page, there is a button located just below your name and the ''Log Out'' link. This button is titled ''Turn on Batch Mode''. This button is designed to save you time with downloading and exporting a large number of titles. +
- +
-When you turn it on there is a beep to tell you it is on. The button will now read ''Turn off Batch Mode''. This indicates it is on. +
- +
-When you go to upload or export a book in batch mode, Converter Plus will tell you immediately that it is uploaded. This is a bit of a trick, as it is simply setting it up for batch mode. +
- +
-When you go back to the welcome screen the button will now read ''Execute # of jobs''. Press this button when you are ready to upload or export your titles. You can now close your browser, and when you come back the next day everything should be completed! +
- +
-<note>You can keep Converter Plus in batch mode as you work through the week and export all your books when you are done at the end of your workweek. If you realize you need to change something in a title, you can still do this before you execute jobs. If you need to make changes to a book after you select execute jobs, you must export the project again.</note> +
- +
- +
-=======Quality Assurance Check Workflow======+
  
 Each title needs to go through a quality assurance check before it can be downloaded and published. This section is for any staff assigned to QA. Each title needs to go through a quality assurance check before it can be downloaded and published. This section is for any staff assigned to QA.
  
   * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:qa-checklist|QA Checklist]]   * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:qa-checklist|QA Checklist]]
-  * [[return-title|Return Title]] +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:return-title|Return Title]] 
-  * [[tracking-converter-plus-titles|Tracking Project Titles]] +  * [[public:nnels:mp3todaisy:batch-download|Batch Download]]
- +
-=======Fixing Audible Files======= +
- +
-When we get Audible Files they are a single MP3 file. Converter Plus does not parse these down into correct sections and chapters, so you will have to edit the file with the directions below. +
- +
-<note important>This is a temporary fix that Pamela came up with until we can update Converter Plus to mediate this issue.</note> +
- +
-You will need to have a copy of Audacity on your computer to complete these edits. +
- +
-=====Opening Audible File and Set Up===== +
- +
-Make sure the Audible MP3 file is downloaded onto your computer and open Audacity. To open the Audible MP3 in Audacity: +
- +
-  * Go to ''File'' +
-  * Select ''Open'' +
-  * Navigate to the file you wish to open +
-  * Select the ''Open'' button +
- +
-Now that the file is open in Audacity you need to first mix it down from Stereo to Mono. We do this because Mono files are smaller and easier to download, upload, or play on your device. +
- +
-To mix the file down to mono: +
- +
-  * Go to ''Tracks'' +
-  * Select ''Mix'' +
-  * Select ''Mix Stereo down to Mono'' +
- +
- +
-====Zoom==== +
- +
-You will need to use zoom in and zoom out to help you see the breaks in the wave files to help you find pauses that indicate new sections and chapters.  +
- +
-You can use the ''Zoom in'' and ''Zoom Out'' icons on the Zoom toolbar at the top left of the Audacity screen. +
- +
-If you have a Mac you can use the following shortkeys: +
-  * Zoom in = ''command + 1'' +
-  * Zoom out = ''command + 3'' +
- +
-If you are on a PC you can do similar commands with the control key. +
- +
-If you have a trackpad you can use the spread gesture on your trackpad. Make sure you have two fingers on the trackpad at the same time and spread them apart to zoom in and bring them back together to zoom out. +
- +
-====Playing File and Moving Through Track==== +
- +
-You can use the double finger swipe gesture to move back and forth through the track in the viewer. +
- +
-When you hover your mouse over the time-track toolbar above the viewer you will see a green arrow. This is your quick player. When you click down on this it will start to play from the point it is over. You can move this by moving your mouse back and forth over the toolbar. +
- +
-You can also use the ''Pause'', ''Play'', and ''Stop'' buttons on the top-right menu above the viewer.  +
- +
-[[https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYlhqFNaoQ|See this video for a quick demo on playing in Audacity. +
-]] +
-=====Editing the Track===== +
- +
-Once you can see the track in more detail, you will be able to see the gaps in the recording that will help you to see where there are pauses between sections and chapters. +
- +
-To Edit the tracks: +
-  * Locate the section you want to create a separate track for +
-  * Select it with your selection tool by: +
-     * Clicking at the endpoint where you want the section of this new track to end +
-     * Hold down your mouse and scroll over to the left highlighting the full section +
-  * Go to ''File>Export>Export Selected Track'' +
- +
-Once you select ''Export Selected Track'' a popup window for  ''Save''. You need to save this selected track as follows: +
-  * Rename the file to the name of the section. For example, your first track will be ''01 Title Page'' +
-  * Select the file type as ''MP3'' +
-  * Create a ''New Folder'' named the title of the book to save all your files in.  +
-  * In format options: +
-     * Select ''Constant'' +
-     * Quality = ''192 kps'' +
-     * Select ''Force export to mono'' +
-  * Hit ''Save'' +
- +
-This will take you to the metadata section. Fill out the following: +
-  * ''Artist Name'' = Name of Author +
-  * ''Track Title'' = Name of Section (example, Title Page) +
-  * ''Album Title'' = Name of the Book +
-  * ''Track Number'' = Number in Sequence for Book Sections (example, if this is for a Title Page then the Track Number is 01) +
-  * ''Year'' = The year you are creating this version +
-  * ''Genre'' = Audiobook +
-  * ''Comment'' = Put the narrator here and enter it as ''Narrator: Firstname Lastname'' +
-  * Save as Template to use it again for future tracks +
- +
-You will then be taken to a window for ''Invalid Sample Rate''. Change this to ''44100'' and hit the ''Ok'' button. +
- +
-<note>You should only have to do this the first time, and then all the following exports should save in the same folder with the same settings. **You will need to change the ''Track Name'' and ''Track Number'' each time.**</note> +
- +
-Repeat this for each section of the book. Once you have each book section exported as its own track you can zip the file and upload it to Converter Plus. +
- +
-<note tip>After you get the Title Page complete, you can zoom out a bit to see more of the book. Look for long instances of pauses (places in the track with no sound waves.) Every chapter and book section will have such a pause, but remember some book narrators do dramatic pauses as well. This means you may have to click around a bit to find the beginning and end of a track.</note> +
- +
-=====Video Tutorial for Audacity===== +
- +
-Below is the full video tutorial with Pamela for the above instructions. +
- +
-{{ :nnels:documentation:content:audacity_tutorial_pamela_audible_files.mp4 |}} +
  
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